The Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications from accomplished individuals with an earned PhD or equivalent degree in engineering to serve as the Inaugural Director of our First Year Engineering Program starting Fall 2019. The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership in shaping and coordinating our program and courses (structure, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment); promoting consistency in course contents, standards and instructional modes across different classes; supervising all first-year faculty; coordinating with faculty teaching in the program and related departments (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry); and teaching sections of the relevant classes as appropriate. Salary and rank will be based on experience and qualifications.

 Old Dominion University is a research extensive public institution with a total student enrollment of 24,000. The University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, one of the seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads region. The region has a diverse population of 1.7 million and is home to a variety of art, outdoor pastime, and other family and individual entertainment activities. A student-centered University, ODU takes pride in the diversity of its student population, and is now classified as a Minority-Serving Institution (with over 30% minority students). The University is also proud of its reputation as a military friendly institution, and is a member of several military education affiliations. ODU is committed to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

 The Batten College of Engineering and Technology has eight undergraduate engineering programs housed in six department with approximately 450 incoming first year students. Close connections exist between all of these departments and local industry giving our students internship and employment opportunities, as well as options for interaction in the first-year program and beyond. The College has an exceptionally diverse student body (27% of our students are members of underrepresented populations).

The College and University are strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates. We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, a current CV, teaching statement, pedagogical innovations, assessment of teaching (if not included in CV), diversity statement, and four references that will be contacted at a later time. Application materials should be submitted to: https://jobs.odu.edu/  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.